Father Henson's Story Of His Own Life (1858)

Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is an autobiography written by Josiah Henson in 1858. Henson was a former slave who escaped to freedom in Canada and became a prominent abolitionist and preacher. In this book, he recounts his life story, from his childhood as a slave in Maryland to his escape to Canada and his work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Henson also describes his experiences as a preacher and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement. The book offers a firsthand account of the horrors of slavery and the struggle for freedom, as well as a glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the fight against slavery in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.